DENVER’S URBAN ARTS FUND (UAF)Now in its ninth year, UAF is a graffiti prevention and youth development program which facilitates the creation of new murals in perpetually vandalized areas throughout the City and County of Denver. The program has nearly 170 murals, abating vandalism on more than 227,000 square feet, and has engaged more than 2,760 Denver youth and 550 community participants in the development and installation of these murals.Call for proposals: Now – March 20, 2017Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on March 20, 2017Award Notification: April 2017

IMAGINE 2020 FUNDNow in its third year, the I2020 fund will help support and generate awareness of programs that take action on one or more of the seven vision elements of the cultural plan launched in 2014 for Denver. These are: 1) Integration, 2) Amplification, 3) Accessibility, 4) Lifelong Learning, 5) Local Talent, 6) Economic Vitality, and 7) Collective LeadershipCall for proposals: May 3 – June 16, 2017Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on June 16, 2017Award Notification: July 2017

P.S. YOU ARE HERE (PSYAH)Now in its fourth year, PSYAH is a citywide creative placemaking and neighborhood revitalization initiative that cultivates collaborative, community-led outdoor projects in Denver’s public spaces. PSYAH funds help support creative, short-term physical improvement projects that aim to transform our underutilized urban spaces to increase collaboration, honor heritage, build civic engagement, beautify neighborhoods, enrich communities, and inspire long-term change.Call for proposals: August 7 – September 15, 2017Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on September 15, 2017Award Notification: October 2017Programs funded through these grants contribute to Denver’s economy and quality of life by offering unique experiences to residents and visitors, creating jobs, attracting a talented workforce, and strengthening the community.